Marilao, Bulacan

Marilao
Municipality

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Map of Bulacan showing the location of Marilao
Marilao

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°45′29″N 120°56′53″E / 14.7581°N 120.9481°E / 14.7581; 120.9481Coordinates: 14°45′29″N 120°56′53″E / 14.7581°N 120.9481°E / 14.7581; 120.9481
Country Philippines
Region Central Luzon (Region III)
Province Bulacan
District 4th District
Founded 1796
Barangays 16
Government[1]
 • Mayor Juanito "Tito" H. Santiago (LP)
Area[2]
 • Total 33.74 km2 (13.03 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[3]
 • Total 221,965
 • Rank 9 out of 1,489 Municipalities
 • Density 6,600/km2 (17,000/sq mi)
 • Registered Voters 87,282
 • Poverty rate Decrease 2.8%
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 3019
IDD : area code  +63 (0)44
Economy 1st class urban
• Assets Increase PHP 815.52 million (2015)
• Revenue Increase PHP 530.47 million (2015)
• Expenses Increase PHP 501.87 million (2015)
Electricity Manila Electric Company
• Consumption 132.66 million kWh (2003)
Website www.marilao.gov.ph

Marilao is a first class, highly urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 221,965 people.[3] With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is part of Manila's built-up area which reaches San Ildefonso on its northernmost part. Marilao is 22 kilometres (14 mi) from Manila and 23 kilometres (14 mi) from Malolos City.

Marilao is one of the 21 Philippine municipalities, informally called "League of 21", that have met the requirements for cityhood set by the Constitution and Local Government Code of the Republic of the Philippines and as agreed upon by the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP).

History

Long before the establishment as an independent town Marilao traces its origin as a little as a barrio.It was initially a Barrio of Meycauayan and the Franciscan Missionaries from Meycauayan built a visita dedicated to San Miguel Arcangel.

In April 21, 1796, the Barrio of Marilao was established as a pueblo as approved by the Alcalde Mayor of Bulacan and the Franciscan friars of Meycauayan with the approval of Archbishop of Manila, the visita of San Miguel Arcangel became a Town Church where Padre Vicente de Talavera was its parish priest. In 1913 Marilao completely became an independent town.

Barangays

Marilao is politically subdivided into 16 barangays, all classified as urban.[4]

PSGC Barangay Population ±% p.a.
2015[3] 2010[5]
031411001 Abangan Norte 4.2% 9,424 8,665 ▴ 1.61%
031411002 Abangan Sur 4.3% 9,625 9,788 ▾ −0.32%
031411003 Ibayo 4.6% 10,103 6,584 ▴ 8.49%
031411004 Lambakin 19.3% 42,821 37,007 ▴ 2.82%
031411005 Lias 5.8% 12,900 12,038 ▴ 1.33%
031411006 Loma de Gato 25.9% 57,569 46,286 ▴ 4.24%
031411007 Nagbalon 1.8% 4,015 3,766 ▴ 1.23%
031411008 Patubig 3.4% 7,501 6,113 ▴ 3.97%
031411009 Poblacion I 0.8% 1,826 1,661 ▴ 1.82%
031411010 Poblacion II 2.5% 5,475 5,536 ▾ −0.21%
031411011 Prenza I 3.2% 7,065 5,827 ▴ 3.74%
031411012 Prenza II 5.1% 11,229 6,507 ▴ 10.95%
031411013 Santa Rosa I 4.9% 10,793 9,921 ▴ 1.62%
031411014 Santa Rosa II 4.3% 9,648 8,510 ▴ 2.42%
031411015 Saog 6.7% 14,950 11,445 ▴ 5.22%
031411016 Tabing Ilog 3.2% 7,021 5,970 ▴ 3.14%
Total 221,965 185,624 ▴ 3.46%
Marilao Public Market

Demographics

Population census of Marilao
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 3,506—    
1918 4,202+1.21%
1939 5,682+1.45%
1948 6,206+0.98%
1960 9,206+3.34%
1970 16,128+5.76%
1975 21,017+5.45%
1980 35,069+10.78%
1990 56,361+4.86%
1995 68,761+3.80%
2000 101,017+8.60%
2007 160,452+6.59%
2010 185,624+5.45%
2015 221,965+3.46%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[3][5][6][7]

In the 2015 census, the population of Marilao, Bulacan, was 221,965 people,[3] with a density of 6,600 inhabitants per square kilometre or 17,000 inhabitants per square mile.

Municipal government

Town Hall Plaza

Just as the national government, the municipal government of Marilao is divided into three branches: executive, legislative and judiciary. The judicial branch is administered solely by the Supreme Court of the Philippines. The LGUs have control of the executive and legislative branch.

The executive branch is composed of the mayor and the barangay captain for the barangays.[8] The legislative branch is composed of the Sangguniang Bayan (town assembly), Sangguniang Barangay (barangay council), and the Sangguniang Kabataan for the youth sector.

In 2013, a new municipal hall was built at Barangay Patubig, which houses the Mayor's office, among other departments.

Current officials

2016-2019 Municipal Official of Marilao
Position Name Party
Mayor Juanito "Tito" H. Santiago Independent
Vice Mayor Henry R. Lutao Independent
Councilors
Jun Bob J. Dela Cruz Independent
Divina Espiritu-Reyes Independent
Arnold T. Papa Independent
Irma G. Celones Independent
Willie B. Diaz Independent
Mark Joseph L. Guillermo Independent
Ariel P. Amador Independent
Maria Luisa I. Silvestre Independent

Past Mayors of Marilao

  • Martin Villarica (1913-1919)
  • Ceferino Santiago (1919-1922)
  • Canuto Santo Tomas (1922-1925)
  • Agripino San Miguel (1925-1928)
  • Honorio Ramos (1928-1931)
  • Miguel Villarica* (1931-1934)
  • Ricardo de Vera (1934-1937)
  • Andres Roxas (1937-1940)
  • Miguel Villarica** (1941-1944)
  • Benito Sta. Rosa (1945-1946)
  • Justino Cruz (1946-1947)
  • Miguel Villarica*** (1948-1951)
  • Mario Santiago**** (1956-1971)
  • Nicanor Guillermo (1972-1984)
  • Abelardo T. Dalmacio (1984-1986)
  • Mario De Guzman Villarica (1986-1987)
  • Israel Guevarra (1987-1988)
  • Abelardo T. Dalmacio (1988-1992)
  • Epifanio Guillermo* (1992-1995)
  • Leoncio Duran, Jr.****(1995-2004)
  • Epifanio Guillermo** (2004-2013)
  • Juanito "Tito" H. Santiago (2013–Present)
* First term
** Second term
*** Third term
**** Consecutive terms

Attractions

Divine Mercy Shrine in Brgy. Santa Rosa

St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church

St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church

The Parish celebrates its Patronal Feasts on May 8 and September 29. Its 28th Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Alberto D.J. Santiago succeeded Fr. Avelino G. Santos. Under Parochial Vicar, Fr. Francis Protacio S. Cortez III,OSA.[9] It is hundred years old spiritual edifice in Poblacion I considered as “place marker” and serve as “point of orientation” to the local residents and visitors.[10]

St Michael the Archangel Parish is under the jurisdiction of the Latin Rite Diocese of Malolos, a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Manila canonically erected in 1961. The mother church of the Diocese is the Malolos Cathedral located in Malolos City, Bulacan.

References

  1. ↑ "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  2. ↑ "Province: BULACAN". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 10 October 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Census of Population (2015). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Bulacan, Philippines: Marilao, Bulacan: General Info". Bulacan.gov.ph. Retrieved 2016-12-07.
  5. 1 2 Census of Population and Housing (2010). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. NSO. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. ↑ Census of Population (1995, 2000 and 2007). "Region III (Central Luzon)". Total Population by Province, City and Municipality. NSO. Archived from the original on 24 June 2011.
  7. ↑ "Province of Bulacan". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  8. ↑ "Local Government Code of the Philippines, Book III" (PDF). Department of Interior and Local Government official website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-26. Retrieved 2016-12-07.
  9. ↑ Archived 2014-02-02 at the Wayback Machine.
  10. ↑
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